Social Policy and Social Work: An Introduction [Hardcover]

An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society, social policy also has a vital role to play within social work education. It is important therefore for students to engage critically with social policy. Social Policy and Social Work introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects changes in society, and how it is applied to everyday practice.This book introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects changes in society, and how it is applied to everyday practice. This text directed to social workers, introduces the essential legislation, and the necessary guidelines to understand how some laws are interpreted, for and by social work practice. That is illustrated through practical examples that explore in a realistic and specialized way the areas of law that affect this practice.Excellent book for core legal frameworks and policy modules. Layout of book is appealing and informative without being over complicated. Sections are clear and example of policy in practice are explained well. The size of the book is useful to carry along in a laptop bag/trolley for a quick reference whilst on the go too!Found it very useful to 'read around' the course it has been used as support materials for the lecturer.Knowledge is current and relevant to inform and prepare students for practice placements.Great book,mstudent found it informative and engaging, linked to course content.Our students study a number of aspects related to social policy, but more importantly, social policy underpins the practice of social workers. This is an accessible resource for learners and whilst we have not made it mandatory, it will be highly recommended as their first foray inlS(